Hyundai Tucson NX4 Airbag Sensor Recall: 253 Vehicles in SA
Hyundai Automotive South Africa is recalling 253 Tucson NX4 vehicles made available for sale nationally in 2025. The National Consumer Commission (NCC) says some may have a side-impact airbag sensor with incorrect specifications. Owners should arrange a free inspection at an authorised Hyundai dealership.
Information checked: 20 October 2026. This article explains the official NCC notice and does not replace Hyundai’s VIN-specific instructions.
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What is the Tucson NX4 recall about?
The official NCC notice says some vehicles may have a side-impact airbag sensor with incorrect specifications. An authorised Hyundai workshop must inspect the vehicle using Hyundai’s GDS diagnostic equipment to determine whether the correct sensor is fitted.
Which vehicles are affected?
- Model: Hyundai Tucson NX4
- Number stated by the NCC: 253 vehicles
- Market: South Africa
- Sale period: made available for sale nationally in 2025
The notice does not publish a VIN range. Registration year, trim and appearance cannot confirm whether a particular Tucson is included. Ask Hyundai to check the full VIN privately.
What owners should do now
- Find the VIN on the licence disc, registration papers, service records or vehicle VIN plate. Do not post it publicly.
- Contact an authorised Hyundai dealer and request a recall check for the Tucson NX4 side-impact airbag sensor.
- Book the GDS inspection. The dealer will establish whether the correct sensor is fitted.
- Keep the job card as evidence that the recall check and any required repair were completed.
The NCC states that inspection and any necessary remedial work will be carried out at no cost to the consumer.
Can you keep driving?
The NCC directs owners to book an inspection but does not issue a stop-driving instruction. Arrange the check promptly because the concern involves the restraint system.
Safety warning: Do not remove trim, probe airbag wiring, disconnect sensors, fit resistors or clear warning codes yourself. Airbag/SRS diagnosis is qualified-technician work. If the SRS warning lamp is on, contact an authorised Hyundai dealer for model-specific advice before normal use.
Buying or selling a used Tucson?
A completed recall record helps preserve the vehicle’s safety history. Buyers should ask for a VIN recall check and job card; sellers should disclose outstanding recall work honestly.
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Official source
Recall questions may be sent to the NCC address in its notice: [email protected].
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